The Leisure of Grisaia

[b]A Fanservice-Filled Void[/b][hr][/hr] [code]Let me start with a disclaimer — I haven’t played the original Grisaia visual novel; my only exposure to the series comes from its anime adaptation. So this review comes from the perspective of someone who isn’t a fan of the franchise but was hoping for a standalone visual novel experience.[/code] Starting with the positives: the visual style is genuinely pleasant. The artwork is high quality, the CG scenes are well-drawn, and the overall aesthetic aligns with the tone and spirit of the franchise. I also appreciated the background music — the soundtrack is balanced, unobtrusive, and pairs well with the visual presentation. Unfortunately, that’s about where the praise ends for me. In terms of story, what we have here is essentially a fanservice add-on with no ambition to stand on its own. The entire experience is played for laughs, with little to no narrative development or meaningful attempt to delve into the characters’ psycho...

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Very short (35 min or so) goofy side story to fruit of Grisaia. If you liked the humour of the base game then you may like this one. No deep or existential content though, just fooling around.